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On the ruins of Motostoke City.
Leon held his phone blankly, as if struck by lightning, his world had collapsed!
His eyes held three parts bewilderment, three parts incomprehension, three parts shock, and one part confusion.
It was practically a pie chart of emotions.
What had he heard? His beloved younger brother, whom he cared for so much, had actually joined Team Rockets?
And he had even informed Leon of this 'good news' immediately.
"How could this happen?"
Leon murmured in confusion.
Unconsciously, he had already hung up the phone. He needed quiet now, a good, long quiet.
How could it have come to this???
Leon's mental fortitude was beyond doubt. After hanging up, Leon gripped his phone tightly, his expression constantly shifting.
"Leon, what's wrong? Did something happen to Hop?"
Raihan looked strangely at Leon, who was standing still. Wasn't he on the phone with Hop? Why had he suddenly changed like this?
Was it bad news? Speaking of which, Raihan also had a good impression of Hop; the boy's love and passion for Pokémon made Raihan quite fond of him.
"Hop… he… joined Team Rockets."
Leon's tone was incredibly complex, more complex than ever before, which even astonished Raihan, Leon's good friend.
Because in Leon's tone, he even heard a hint of… grievance?
"Gloria, Hop, they all joined Team Rockets."
Leon's emotions at this moment were truly indescribable. Gloria was the junior he most favored; he had once sincerely believed that Gloria would be his most suitable successor, replacing him as the new Champion of the Galar region.
Leon looked forward to that day, looking forward to Gloria coming before him for the final Champion moment, a dignified, all-out battle, and then defeating him!
Because Gloria had that potential. Leon firmly acknowledged this point; Gloria was even more brilliant and talented than Leon was when he first debuted.
Leon was not afraid of defeat. As a senior, he had this understanding: to be defeated by a challenging junior in an incredibly exciting and fierce battle was something he did not resist.
And that person, Leon believed, was Gloria!!
Then… Gloria became a Team Rockets executive.
But even so, Leon silently accepted it. Everyone has their own aspirations. Although he was very upset, he still accepted it.
But Hop… Hop! Why must you do this?
You are my younger brother!!
Leon pursed his lips tightly. Even if Gloria 'left,' Leon felt that Hop might not be impossible.
Hop's love for Pokémon and his pursuit of the pinnacle moved Leon. He believed that one day Hop would be able to come before him and challenge him.
Hop was also a suitable successor!
But now, Hop had also joined Team Rockets…
Hop! Don't you know your brother is the League Champion? Why? Why would you do this?!
Leon was truly distressed at this moment!
Both of the juniors he favored were actually lured away by Mammon.
Incredible! Absolutely incredible!!
"Hop joined Team Rockets?" Raihan was incredibly surprised to hear this.
Hop, that kid, seemed honest and well-behaved, but he turned out to be a clever one too.
Raihan couldn't help but click his tongue.
Not bad, his taste is as good as mine.
Raihan, who had originally intended to say that, saw Leon's sour expression and couldn't help but change his tune.
"This kid is really too disappointing. Doesn't he consider your feelings, Leon? Such an important matter, he should at least discuss it with you."
Raihan decisively blamed Hop, and he felt that he wasn't wrong.
He himself would have to consult Chairman Rose's opinion if he wanted to join Team Rockets. Hop, that kid, didn't even inform his family?
Outrageous!
"Sigh…"
Leon let out a long sigh. Although his heart was truly incredibly complex, now that the deed was done, what could he do?
Make Hop leave Team Rockets? Not to mention he wasn't such an overbearing brother, but would Mammon easily let Hop leave Team Rockets?
After all, Mammon was very interested in Hop, as Mammon himself had said.
"Raihan."
"What's wrong?"
"Will you also join Team Rockets?"
Leon cast a meaningful gaze at his friend beside him. In the Galar region, besides Rose, his best friend was Raihan; it was perfectly fine to call him a close friend.
First, his most favored junior Gloria, then his dearest younger brother Hop, and what about his best friend Raihan?
"Ah ha ha ha…" Raihan gave a dry laugh, his scalp practically tingling at this moment.
Because Leon at this moment was putting so much pressure on him, damn it!
Damn Hop!
"Next time I see Hop, I'll definitely teach him a good lesson for you! That kid is truly a disappointment."
Raihan decisively changed the subject, saying righteously, his voice quite loud.
"Forget it, I will personally… verify it."
Seeing this, Leon understood perfectly and only felt mentally exhausted.
However, hearing Raihan say he would teach Hop a lesson, Leon's expression darkened, and he suddenly laughed.
Hop, since you joined Team Rockets, you must believe that Team Rockets can give you what you want, right?
In that case, let me, your brother, personally verify it!
You must participate in that battle, I will come find you!
A dangerous glint flickered in Leon's eyes.
Feeling Leon's heavy, oppressive aura and his particularly eerie laughter, Raihan swallowed his saliva and took a small step back.
Hmm, Raihan, who had a record of ten consecutive losses against Leon, had never seen Leon make such an expression.
He had a bad feeling that poor Hop had gotten himself into trouble.
Damn it, if I, the great Raihan, join Team Rockets in the future, Leon won't be like this too, will he? How terrifying, you idiot!
It's all Hop's fault!
Kid, you have a Champion brother, wouldn't it be better to develop properly in the Galar League?
…
"What's up with big brother?"
Looking at the phone that was suddenly hung up, Hop couldn't help but scratch his head in confusion.
That's not right, big brother never acts like this normally. Big brother has always been very gentle with him.
"He might be busy. We just came from Motostoke City, and the situation there is still quite special."
Mammon said with a smile.
But in reality, Mammon was already laughing inwardly. He could already imagine Leon's strained expression.
Hmm, he wondered what Leon was thinking right now. Could he have had a mental breakdown?
What a pity, he couldn't personally witness Leon's current facial expressions.
"Is that so?" Hop still felt something was off.
"Since Mammon said so, it must be true."
Sonia patted Hop's shoulder. In reality, she could guess some things.
Leon had always regarded Team Rockets as a major enemy, and even though Team Rockets had now 'reformed,' he was probably still wary.
And his own younger brother had actually joined this formerly hostile organization…
Sonia didn't know how subtle Leon's mood would be right now.
Sonia silently mourned for her childhood friend in her heart. He must be feeling very bad, right?
"Alright." Hop, being rather thick-skinned, didn't dwell on it if he couldn't figure it out.
Afterward, Mammon recalled Eternatus, and the group walked into Hulbury Town together.
"So many people, they must all be from Motostoke City."
Upon entering Hulbury Town, the change from their last visit was noticeable. Platinum looked at the large number of passersby strolling along the beach.
"Mmm-hmm~ Hulbury Town isn't far from Motostoke City, and it's a famous port town, so there are indeed many people temporarily staying here."
Sonia nodded.
"It's said that all the hotels and guesthouses in Hulbury Town are fully booked now, Mammon. It might be impossible for you to stay here today."
Sonia said to Mammon.
"That's fine. Chairman Rose has a villa here. He already said when we arrived that we could stay there temporarily."
Mammon was unconcerned. Besides, since Hoopa had already broken through its punishment, for Mammon, distance was no longer an obstacle.
With a space ring, he could go wherever he wanted.
Moreover, even without Hoopa, riding Pokémon to other towns was fine.
What made Mammon a little amused was that Hoopa had just sent him a voice message, saying very aggrievedly that it was being bullied by Mew and the others.
Its butt was swollen from Zamazenta biting it, and so on.
But Mammon hadn't checked his phone at the time, and by the time he replied, Hoopa said it was playing games with Mew again.
Well, it could only be said that the relationship between Hoopa and them was very subtle.
"Wow~ Is Mammon on such good terms with Chairman Rose?" Sonia was quite curious.
"It's alright. Chairman Rose is a very friendly person." Mammon shrugged.
"By the way, Miss Sonia, have you published your thesis?"
"It's finished. I had my grandmother help me publish it, but many people are questioning it, which is quite bothersome."
Bringing up her thesis, Sonia's fair face wrinkled.
What she had published was the true information about the legendary heroes, but apparently, many people didn't quite believe it.
But Sonia firmly believed that what she said was the truth.
"I see. Overthrowing historical traditions will certainly encounter many obstacles. Miss Sonia, you should still pay attention to your safety. The Galar Royal Family might cause you trouble."
Mammon reminded Sonia.
"Ah~ I know that, but it's fine. I'm not someone to be trifled with, and if it's absolutely necessary, can I hire Team Rockets to send people to protect me?"
Sonia had indeed considered this point, as her thesis was truly a harsh slap in the face to the descendants of the Galar Royal Family.
So, during this time, she had always had Hop accompany her for exploring ruins and similar work, but this was indeed not a long-term solution.
After all, Hop was a Trainer and also needed to prepare for the Champion Cup.
"No problem. As long as the remuneration can be provided, Team Rockets would be happy to accept this commission. So, Miss Sonia, why don't you consider my original proposal?"
Mammon raised an eyebrow, smiling as he looked at the youthful and beautiful Sonia.
"Joining Team Rockets, huh…"
Sonia blinked. She naturally knew what Mammon was referring to.
"Eh? Is Miss Sonia also joining Team Rockets?" Hop's eyes lit up, quite expectant.
He was quite fond of Sonia as an older sister, after all, Sonia usually took good care of him. It would be best if they could join Team Rockets together.
"That's right, Team Rockets is relatively short on talented doctors, and Miss Sonia's research topic happens to be in the area of legends and myths, right? If you join Team Rockets, there are many Legendary Pokémon that can provide you with inspiration."
"Furthermore, our Team Rockets members will not be bullied, so you won't have to worry about safety at all."
Mammon's words were not alarmist, after all, the game plot showed that those two psychopaths from the Galar Royal Family descendants were truly lawless.
To prove that the legendary heroes were their ancestors, those two would truly do anything.
And those two were actually quite strong.
"Hmm~ Can I think about it a bit more?" This time, Sonia was genuinely tempted.
Recently, she had indeed received many threatening messages, which had given Sonia a sense of crisis.
And most importantly, Mammon said that Team Rockets' Legendary Pokémon could be available for her to research and observe!
For Sonia, this was truly too tempting.
"Of course." Mammon's lips curved slightly.
Hmm, Sonia joining Team Rockets was a sure thing.
Hope Leon is alright when he gets this news. (Happy.jpg)